Absolon's World

WASHINGTON — It’s nice when you don’t have to travel far to discover a world of history, culture, and stories. Today, we started at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library for the District Vibes: American Pride exhibition, which offered a powerful look at how the people of D.C. have helped shape American culture—from neighborhoods and creativity to music, sports, food, and social change.

Then, we stopped at a true D.C. institution, Ben’s Chili Bowl for lunch. The final stops of the day were a visit to the African American Civil War Memorial and a sneak preview of the recently renovated African American Civil War Museum. The museum’s From Slavery to the White House: Tracing Michelle Obama’s Ancestry exhibition and The Glorious March to Victory: Civil War to Civil Rights were both informative and inspiring.

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2023 Smithsonian Weekend

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WASHINGTON — A much-needed weekend of rest and education during the annual Smithsonian Weekend.

WASHINGTON — A much-needed weekend of rest and education.

WASHINGTON — A view of the Washington Monument from the National Mall.

WASHINGTON — The African-American Groundbreakers display at the Ripley Center.

WASHINGTON — The entrance to the National Native American Veterans Memorial.

WASHINGTON — Flags of nations at the National Museum of the American Indian.

WASHINGTON — Art at the National Museum of the American Indian.

WASHINGTON — A view of the National Museum of African-American History and Culture and the Washington Monument from the third floor of the Museum of American History.

WASHINGTON — Original Star Wars items on display at the National Museum of American History in the new Entertainment Nation gallery.

WASHINGTON — Original Henson items on display at the National Museum of American History in the new Entertainment Nation gallery.

WASHINGTON — Original Superman costume on display at the National Museum of American History in the new Entertainment Nation gallery.

WASHINGTON — Original Lone Ranger mask on display at the National Museum of American History in the new Entertainment Nation gallery.

WASHINGTON — Autographed robe on display at the National Museum of American History in the new Entertainment Nation gallery.

WASHINGTON — Original Captain America shield on display at the National Museum of American History in the new Entertainment Nation gallery.

WASHINGTON — Prince's guitar is on display at the National Museum of American History in the new Entertainment Nation gallery.

WASHINGTON — Quilt on display at the Renwick Gallery.

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Absolon Kent

A Day of D.C. Black History and Culture

2023 Smithsonian Weekend